[ She could have sworn she felt her heart skip a beat when he says that, only because it just gives her the confidence that was slowly slipping away from her. Because of it, and because of his own smile, she can't help but give him a smile of her own. ]

I will. And I better not see you sulking around anytime soon, okay? Or else I'm gonna really beat you up! [ She's kidding, of course, but what's the likelihood of him taking it as a joke? (... A part of her hopes that he'll get that it's a joke.) ] Alright then.

[ She finally stands, her arms still wrapped around the crocodile plushie as she makes her way to the door, opening it to leave before peeking her head back inside for a brief moment to say; ]

I'll see you, Shinpoochi.